CAREERS

Robertson LLP is seeking an experienced Corporate Commercial Paralegal.

Responsibilities of this key role will include (but are not limited to): 

• Provide paralegal work to the Corporate Commercial and Commercial Real Estate practice
• Drafting and preparing documents, and composing annual work
• Knowledge of a variety of corporate documents including societies and not for profit corporations
• Assist Lawyers/Paralegals as required
• Respond to daily inquiries from counsel and clients
• Prepare corporate legal documents such as articles of incorporation, amendments, dissolutions, annual returns, notices, extra-provincial registrations, by-laws, share provisions, resolutions, share certificates, registrations and corporate records for Canadian and U.S. entities
• Maintain and update minute books and corporate records for multiple Canadian and U.S. entities
• Conduct minute book review to identify and correct deficiencies
• Respond to daily inquiries from business units and handle day-to-day corporate matters
• Implement and improve processes for the management of Corporate Services department
• Independently draft various basic agreements under the supervision of our lawyers
• Oversee and lead project to transfer all minute books onto the ALF electronic platform
• Provide corporate support to accounting team in connection with external audits
• Provide support to corporate lawyers and other support staff as required

If you are interested in exploring this career opportunities with our firm, please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence. All inquiries will be treated as confidential discussions which respect the integrity of your current employment arrangements. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate paralegal role in a law firm or in-house legal department
• CORES Level 1 required, with a willingness to obtain CORES Level 2
• Ability to draft basic legal documents, such as shareholder or director resolutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience leading a small team is an asset
• Experience with ALF is considered an asset

Company Profile

The areas of practice of this firm include: Real Estate, Corporate,  Wills & Estates, Commercial, Condominium Law, and Litigation.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent